The FBI obtained a search warrant to seize hundreds of boxes of ballots from election offices in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of a criminal investigation into possible deficiencies or defects in the vote count from the 2020 election, which President Donald Trump lost. This effort is based on claims made by Trump’s campaign, despite various audits and legal reviews dismissing allegations of widespread fraud. The search, which took place last month, raised concerns among Democrats regarding the use of federal resources for what some perceive as a retaliation for Trump’s unproven claims. Investigators are particularly scrutinizing Fulton County's admission that it lacks complete scanned images of all ballots counted, pointing to possible federal law violations regarding election record retention. However, previous investigations showed no significant evidence of fraud or misconduct that could have altered the election outcome. After the seizure of materials, Fulton County filed a court motion seeking to have the materials returned, emphasizing that thorough investigations have consistently validated the integrity of the 2020 election.
FBI Seizes Ballots in Georgia amid Trump Election Claims
FBI Seizes Ballots in Georgia amid Trump Election Claims
The FBI has launched an investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, focusing on potential deficiencies in the 2020 election vote count, initiated from claims made by Trump’s campaign.
The FBI executed a search warrant to seize hundreds of ballot boxes in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of a criminal investigation related to claims of deficiencies in the 2020 presidential election tally. This investigation arises from allegations of fraud pushed by Trump and his allies, despite prior audits and court rulings dismissing those claims. The affidavit indicates there could have been violations of federal election laws concerning record retention and fair voting processes. Fulton County's election integrity has faced scrutiny, but multiple reviews have found no evidence of meaningful fraud that would affect the election outcome. Fulton officials seek the return of the illegally seized election materials, arguing past investigations have repeatedly confirmed the legitimacy of the 2020 results.
